The Milton Keynes Artificial Intelligence Festival is currently being held at the historic Bletchley Park (28 October – 1 November 2024), bringing together technology enthusiasts and experts to celebrate the city’s legacy in innovation. The festival’s theme underscores Milton Keynes’ commitment to fostering an AI-driven future. A standout event is the GenAI, Adult Learning and … Milton Keynes AI Festival Celebrates Innovation
In a recent LGiU article, Milton Keynes is highlighted as a leader in smart city innovation, evolving significantly over the past decade through projects such as driverless pods and Starship Robots. Since the launch of its MK: Smart program in 2014, the city has harnessed technology to improve urban living and achieved city status in … Milton Keynes: Leading the Way in Smart City Innovation
Around 250 people gathered at Unity Place in Central Milton Keynes last Thursday, to take part in the “Shaping the Future” event organised by The Open University. The event showcased and celebrated Open University research while at the same time fostering networking and knowledge sharing opportunities with businesses and other organisations. Prizes were awarded to highlight research … MK:Smart at the 2024 OU Research Showcase
Milton Keynes is leading the charge in smart city initiatives, addressing key urban challenges such as sustainability, health, and social equity. With a culture of openness and innovation, the city has become a testbed for emerging technologies and forward-thinking strategies. In a podcast, Shanika Mahendran, the youngest cabinet member for economy, sustainability, and innovation in … Leveraging Innovation and Partnerships: Milton Keynes’ Approach to Urban Challenges
In the ever-evolving world of biodiversity research and citizen science, iSpot has emerged as a significant platform, bridging the gap between experts and enthusiasts. We sat down with Prof.Advaith Siddharthan, iSpot’s academic lead to delve into its journey, its role in fostering collaboration, and its integration with cutting-edge technology. Here’s what we learned: What inspired … Exploring iSpot: An Interview with Prof.Advaith Siddharthan, the project’s leading researcher
In March 2024, The Times recognised that Milton Keynes (MK) is one of the best cities to live in. MK offers a vibrant lifestyle with ample green spaces, cultural attractions, and innovative technology hubs. Its family-friendly environment provides numerous recreational activities and entertainment options for all ages. With excellent connectivity to major cities like London, … Milton Keynes has been recognized as one of the top places to live in 2024
The GATEKEEPER project, a large-scale pilot initiative across Europe focusing on smart living environments, was financially supported by the EU’s Horizon 2020 program. Its primary objective was to develop smart data-driven solutions for personalized early risk detection and intervention. Collaborators on this endeavor were the Woughton Community Council (WCC), which represented the oldest of the … Scaling-up community care with MK:Communities
Milton Keynes City Council secured £1m government funding for drone deployment to expedite medicine delivery, alleviate traffic, and cut carbon emissions globally. Collaborating with Cranfield University’s Drone Innovation Hub and Satellite Applications Catapult Westcott DronePort, the council will trial new drone services alongside existing delivery and autonomous vehicle systems. This initiative bolsters Milton Keynes’ reputation … City Council Secures £1m for drone project
Milton Keynes City Council and partners secured £2m grant funding for new self-driving shuttle services, part of the StreetCAV project. This aims to install necessary infrastructure for safe operation of autonomous shuttles, robotic, and drone-based services. The project, in collaboration with Smart City Consultancy, will trial the technology before potential nationwide rollout. The funding is … Self-driving shuttles coming to Milton Keynes
The Mark – Milton Keynes 5G project kickstarted in November 2023 and will end in March 2025. The project’s primary objective is to create and showcase cutting-edge 5G neutral infrastructure tailored for high-density urban environments. The infrastructure’s practical application will be demonstrated at the MK Stadium, incorporating innovative technologies like autonomous shuttles and delivery robots, … The Mark – Milton Keynes 5G project kickstarts after successfully securing funding through DSIT
A new Open University research platform is open for collaboration on some of the most important challenges of our time. The Open Societal Challenges Online Platform that will enable those outside The Open University (OU) to work with our researchers on society’s most pressing issues, is launching this month (October 2023). The Platform is based on a … A new research platform from The Open University invites collaboration on societal challenges